The Great Fort Lauderdale Slow-Down
The Great Fort Lauderdale Slow-Down A Family Trip Journal Location: Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park Day 1 — Arrival, Seafood by the Water, and Trader Joe’s Our first stop after arriving in Fort Lauderdale seaside was a late lunch at Coconuts, a seafood restaurant right by the water. It turned out to be a nice way to start the trip. The restaurant sits along the waterfront and has a relaxed seaside atmosphere that immediately puts you in vacation mode. One pleasant surprise was valet parking for only $5 — pretty reasonable considering how busy the area was. The meal was definitely on the pricey side (for us at least), but the food was very good. Fresh seafood, strong flavors, and a great view. [view from our seats. This photo doesn't do it justice] [Lobster club. Loads of chunky lobster meat on substantial, well buttered bread. And a thick slice of bacon to boot] [First family selfie of the trip] After lunch we stopped at Trader Joe...